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Photographer Marcus Armani  Marcus Armani {Karma:36599}
Project N/A Camera Model Canon EOS 20D
Categories Wildlife
Film Format
Portfolio Bird Portraits
Lens Canon 400mm F/4 -1.4X
Uploaded 6/30/2005 Film / Memory Type ISO 200
    ISO / Film Speed 0
Views 908 Shutter 1/250
Favorites Aperture f/8.0
Critiques 43 Rating
5.78
/ 16 Ratings
Location City -  San Mateo
State -  CALIFORNIA
Country - United States   United States
About I know its not much to many, but this is actually the first Owl I have ever seen In my area, and the second one period.....
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There are 43 Comments in 1 Pages
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Colin Cartwright   {K:15699} 7/19/2005
Absolutely perfect, Marcus!

Your comment on my humble, falcon pic, has given me the opportunity to look at your incredible bird photos. I've never seen an owl in the wild, and to photograph it...brilliant. 7.

You have wonderfully captured the eyes of a true predator. I think teh owl is the only bird to have totally front-facing eyes.

Thanks again,

Colin

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Laurie Gould   {K:11942} 7/16/2005
Great capture! The details and dof are perfect. well done! :)

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Nando Mondino   {K:14261} 7/11/2005
A wonderful capture Marcus.

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Marcus Armani Marcus Armani   {K:36599} 7/7/2005
thanks angelo, i just saw this comment and i laughed as this guy was right next to a golf course, and I dont play either..
Take care..
Marcus..

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Marcus Armani Marcus Armani   {K:36599} 7/7/2005
thanks Fabrizio I missed this question, I do take a break from shooting sometimes when the birds action around the area gets slow, It is now the end of nesting season so things are picking up...
Thanks again...

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Angelo Villaschi Angelo Villaschi   {K:49617} 7/6/2005
Marcus, I've already commented on this one before, but I just saw it again and wanted to mention the eyes. They are so big and round... Very attractive.

I've only had the good fortune to photograph an owl once. On a golf course, of all places, and I don't even play the game!!!

It's under www.usefilm.com/image/773549.html

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Saeed Al Shamsi Saeed Al Shamsi   {K:47735} 7/5/2005
What I like is the way you expose your subject, of high pro work, I do enjoy those birds being my self a member of Natural History Group in my country, you really amazing me with you wonderful shots. Great work Marcus.
Saeed

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Asim Roy Asim Roy   {K:10051} 7/2/2005
Excellent clear capture Marcus, specially her eyes, i love it, love, asim

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John Loreaux John Loreaux   {K:86210} 7/2/2005
And You were there to capture it!!! Excellent photo Marcus!!! Very clear image My friend!!!!
I don't think I have ever seen an owl up close in the wild My entire life! So this is big to Me also!!! Tteriffic my friend!..........................John
7 !

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Subhash Sen Subhash Sen   {K:11931} 7/2/2005
Wow!!awesome looks ,cheers,subhash.

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Frank Beer   {K:10112} 7/2/2005
That?s great, Marcus!

One of my favorites, it?s so clear and sharp and the birdie is straight looking into the camera :))
Excellent work, my friend!

Take care, Frank

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patrizio napolitano   {K:13119} 7/1/2005
una eccellente cattura
patrizio

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Darlene Boucher   {K:15739} 6/30/2005
Beautiful owl portrait! Never saw one of these but I'd love to! Excellent job on him!

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Andre Denis Andre Denis   {K:66407} 6/30/2005
You captured him very well Marcus. You must be pleased with this great shot considering you don't see that many where you are. Owls were quite popular around our area last winter, so we were spoiled with great sitings. You may have already seen my photos called "Don't Get Too Close" somewhere back on about page three of my portfolio.
Andre

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Jim Hartley Smith   {K:255} 6/30/2005
Excellent capture in very good lighting...nice colours and details. I have heard them but never been able to find one to shoot...with a camera, of course!

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Art A   {K:1187} 6/30/2005
"Focus" now thats what I'm talking about. Great capture here, Marcus. You really have the eye for this sort of stuff. Well done.

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Den Thompson   {K:30432} 6/30/2005
Unless you know where to look they're as rare as hens teeth around here too Marcus. This is a most superb image that could not be improved on IMHO.
That lens certainly does the business. Well done.
Den

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Rosario Esposito Rosario Esposito   {K:9796} 6/30/2005
Sempre perfette e nitide le tue foto,complimenti per la precisione di scatto.Good very very nice
-Rosario-

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Marian Man Marian Man   {K:80636} 6/30/2005
wow!!!!!! excellent shot dear Markus!!!!! what a stare!!! fine details!!!! in all = superb!!!!
best regards
Marian

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Pawel Kwasnicki Pawel Kwasnicki   {K:9651} 6/30/2005
Lovely pose Markus, I think he was waiting to be pictured by you and is very proud of that! Best regards, Pawel

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Marilyn Nagy   {K:6008} 6/30/2005
Marcus, If only I could get even a glimpse of an owl! Excellent shot. Wonderful expression. Marilyn

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Tony Diana Tony Diana   {K:13396} 6/30/2005
Preciosa modelo elegida :)

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Maria Luisa Vial   {K:36017} 6/30/2005
So beautiful Marcus... Excellent detail and composition... Very nice DOF

Cheers,

MaLuisa

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NN  NN     {K:26787} 6/30/2005
What a stare! Excellent!

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Angelo Villaschi Angelo Villaschi   {K:49617} 6/30/2005
It's very nice, Marcus! And excellent capture considering the lighting.

Nice to see your work again.

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Alison DuFlon Alison DuFlon   {K:36566} 6/30/2005
And as a first owl, you got a very intense one. :) this is a great shot and you have captured him beautifully. Alison

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Marcus Armani Marcus Armani   {K:36599} 6/30/2005
Yea i really do like you owl shot also, but that eagle shot is pretty awesome....

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Stephen  Bowden   {K:64141} 6/30/2005
Incredible expression Marcus, they are just so photogenic. The one of the burrowing owl in my portfolio is "imho" my best photograph.

I just don't see many around here and none during the daytime unfortunately :-(

Best wishes,
Steve

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Roberto Okamura   {K:22851} 6/30/2005
Very beautiful capture Marcus!
Well done!
Best regards!
Roberto.

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Marcus Armani Marcus Armani   {K:36599} 6/30/2005
yea its a real wonderful lens, my last two pics are with it, and it works great with the 1.4X, I have around twice as many keepers then with the 100-400.....

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Gregory McLemore Gregory McLemore   {K:35129} 6/30/2005
Its very special to me my friend, beautiful capture, shes got the look, excellent work. I have been considering that lense, I am now sold on it, well done.

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Riny  Koopman   {K:19998} 6/30/2005
My God..What a beauty Marcus. The sharpness and the colour contrast in this pic makes it terrific
Goes to my favorite!

Thank you so much for leaving a comment in my portofolio.

Kind regards,

Riny.

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Riny  Koopman   {K:19998} 6/30/2005
My God..What a beauty Marcus. The sharpness and the colour contrast in this pic makes it terrific
Goes to my favorite!

Thank you so much for leaving a comment in my portofolio.

Kind regards,

Riny.

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Judi Liosatos Judi Liosatos   {K:34047} 6/30/2005
Oh, this is such a terrible shot. The bird is too still and there is no wing blur. I don't want to see any photos that don't have the bird flying....hehehehe!!

Only joking sweetie....great work. I think it is a great shot. If only I could get that clarity with the wild birds.

Judi

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husniye yurtseven husniye yurtseven   {K:333} 6/30/2005
wonderfull shot Marcus:)

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Linda Imagefree Linda Imagefree   {K:72276} 6/30/2005
Marcus this is wonderful, love the close-up portrait of this wonderfully posed owl, and so exciting to get a catch of a rare (in your area) bird like this! I like the way you composed this, the colors and clarity are very good. I'm thinking of getting that camera...any hints or suggestions...and an awesome lens..very well done, I always enjoy your work...:):)Linda

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Jason Mckeown Jason Mckeown   {K:22200} 6/30/2005
great shot Marcus, beautiful bird

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Fabrizio    {K:2543} 6/30/2005
....welcome back Marcus....you had a break...Have you been on holiday?..
...another great capture...I'm little bit envious for your new lens....!!!!
with compliment
Regards Fabrizio

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Larry Fosse Larry Fosse   {K:66493} 6/30/2005
Hey Marcus!...good to see your work again...Owls are my personal favorites and this one is stunning...nice of him to pose for you

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Alison Webb   {K:1779} 6/30/2005
Great work here Marcus & such a beautiful bird to.
Cheers Al.

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Margaret Sturgess   {K:49403} 6/30/2005
Marcus this is so nice, your first owl sighting in the area and the owl's expression seems to say -'I've never seen you before'. fabulous expression and detail, it is such a thrill to see and capture something for the first time, I have some pretty awful pictures,[which I keep] because the 'first capture' is special.
Margaret

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lucacicca    {K:78} 6/30/2005
Very good shot. The light is perfect and also the composition of the image.
Well done!

Luca

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RJ ! RJ !   {K:543} 6/30/2005
Wow Marcus you really made sure you captured him well, very nice sharpness and detail, wonderful DOF.....

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